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PROFILE
Oakland, CA
Award-winning journalist and communications professional with a passion for
transforming complicated subjects and jargon into engaging stories that audiences can
understand, relate to and enjoy

WORK EXPERIENCE linkedin.com/in/niovino/

twitter.com/nicholasiovino
Senior Writer/Editor, UC College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings)
SKILLS
San Francisco, CA • May 2022 — Present
AP Style Writing
Developed and executed content strategies to elevate the law school’s programs, faculty, and
contributions to the legal profession Editing / Proofreading
Leveraged expertise in news trends to position faculty as thought leaders on high-profile legal issues,
including in cases pending before the U.S. Supreme Court and other major courts Research / Fact Checking
Collaborated on the creation and optimization of annual e-newsletter campaigns to boost the college’s
Content Management
name recognition and national rankings
Produced compelling content across platforms, including news stories, press releases, web pages, Social Media
alumni magazines, and e-newsletters, under tight deadlines
Photography
Co-launched a history series spotlighting nearly 150 years of institutional achievements and
distinguished alumni Audio / Podcasting
Created and curated dynamic social media content, including writing captions, editing photos, and
designing simple graphics
HOBBIES

Hiking Reading
Reporter, Courthouse News Service
San Francisco, CA • June 2015 — April 2022
History Travel
Wrote breaking news on lawsuits, court rulings, and trials, translating complex legal issues into
accessible, engaging stories for a national audience of more than 500,000 monthly web visitors EDUCATION
Covered a wide range of legal topics, including environmental policy, civil rights, intellectual property,
consumer protection, and criminal justice Emerson College
Cultivated relationships with sources such as lawyers, legal experts, academics, doctors, and Boston, MA
government officials to enhance reporting Sept. 2009 — May 2011

Conducted in-depth research on state and federal laws, court decisions, regulations, and policy issues M.A. | Journalism
to inform coverage
Virginia Commonwealth
Sidebar Podcast Co-Host, Courthouse News Service University
San Francisco, CA • January 2020 – January 2021 Richmond, VA
Aug. 2003 — May 2007
Co-launched and co-hosted the Sidebar podcast, growing the audience from dozens to over 400 B.S. cum laude
monthly listeners Major: Public Relations
Pitched, researched, scripted, and narrated episodes on high-profile legal topics, including the U.S. Minor: Political Science
Supreme Court docket, the Epic Games v. Apple antitrust trial, and vaccine misinformation
Hosted the podcast’s most popular episode of 2021, covering wolf management, a border sewage AWARDS
crisis, and the Elizabeth Holmes federal fraud trial
Produced segments on California’s drought, its impact on the $50 billion agricultural industry, and New England Newspaper &
on two wrongly convicted men who languished in prison for decades Press Association
Promoted episodes through strategic social media campaigns, driving listener engagement and
First Place, Investigative
audience growth
Journalsim • 2013 & 2014
Assistant Editor, Medford Transcript, Gatehouse Media
Medford, MA • January 2013 — November 2013

Designed and managed newspaper layouts, strategically placing headlines, articles, advertisements,
and multimedia content to optimize reader engagement
Set the weekly news budget, prioritizing stories for limited print space and ensuring balanced coverage
Scheduled and coordinated photo and video shoots to enhance stories with multimedia supplements
Wrote regional news stories for multiple North of Boston newspapers
Represented the newspaper as a panelist in mayoral, city council, and school board debates

Reporter, Medford Transcript

Medford, MA • July 2011 — January 2013
Covered city government, public education, crime, business, arts and features as sole reporter for a
weekly paper serving 57,000 residents in a city north of Boston
Researched, interviewed sources, and authored all front-page stories, maintaining high editorial
standards under tight deadlines
Cultivated relationships with state legislators, government officials, union leaders, community activists,
and conservation groups to ensure comprehensive reporting
Produced multimedia content, including photos and videos, to enhance storytelling across print and
digital platforms

Communications Manager, Emerson College Office of Service Learning

Boston, MA • January 2010 — May 2011

Oversaw transition from print newsletter to online publication, increasing accessibility and reach
Developed a new site map and launched a user-friendly website to improve navigation and user
experience
Created promotional materials and coordinated marketing for department events, panel discussions,
and film screenings

Community & Volunteer Manager, South Shore Habitat for Humanity

Braintree, MA • September 2008 — September 2009

Managed volunteer, public relations, and community outreach efforts across 35 communities south
and southwest of Boston
Produced monthly e-newsletters and biannual print publications, writing, editing, and designing
content for distribution to thousands of contacts
Cultivated partnerships with schools, community groups, and social service agencies to advance the
mission of building affordable homes

Community Development Coordinator

Braintree, MA • January 2008 – September 2008

Managed home-ownership application process

Created and distributed press releases and promotional materials to raise awareness of volunteer
opportunities, home-building efforts, and fundraising events
Acted as a liaison with volunteer committees to coordinate fundraising, in-kind donations, build
group schedules, and lunch donations for volunteer build days

AWARDS
New England Newspaper & Press Association (NENPA) - Better Newspaper
Competition
Won first place for Investigative Reporting in weekly newspaper category in 2013 and 2014
Based on a series of stories investigating potential ethics violations by elected officials, City Council
meetings attendance, and City Hall record keeping